by River Wolton (Author), Emma Burleigh (Illustrator)
An inspired guide to sustaining compassion.
The Buddha taught the practices of loving kindness, compassion, empathetic joy, and equanimity. These guide us in cultivating positive emotions and minimising harmful ones. Poet, writer, activist, mentor, and Buddhist teacher River Wolton gives new life to these teachings as resources for a life in which compassion for self and others are mutually sustaining. Beautifully illustrated and with exercises, meditations, and reflections
Author Biography
River Wolton trained as a social worker and psychotherapist. She has offered writing workshops for therapy and community arts groups, and is a Buddhist teacher, mindfulness coach, and LGBTI+ and peace activist. She co-founded the Sheffield Insight Meditation community, and teaches at Gaia House, UK. She lives in Sheffield, UK with her partner. She was the Poet Laureate for Derbyshire and has published three volumes of poetry.
Number of Pages: 200
Dimensions: 0.7 x 9 x 6.1 IN
Publication Date: January 09, 2024
